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Alejandra, MSc RISKS

Being awarded the IDEX scholarship was very meaningful for me. Firstly, because it is a financial relief that helped me reduce the burden of the student loan I hold, which translated into less time spent on side jobs to cover my living expenses. Secondly, it allowed me to have extra time to take care of my mental and physical health and focus more on my studies. This, together with the appreciation of my effort and results achieved during the first year of the MSc and BSc, encouraged me to maintain my best performance and try to be helpful to my classmates, especially in times of increased workload. Finally, being recognized as a student of excellence opened other doors for me to represent my University in both local and international forums, giving me the opportunity to expand my professional networks, enforce links with other Universities and students, and gain first-hand access to the state of the art in my field. I could not be more grateful and happy for this opportunity provided by Université Cote d'Azur and the IDEX initiative.

After obtaining my bachelor’s degree in Economics and Commerce in Italy, I was looking for a master to give a clear direction to my education. When I discovered this special program about the luxury industry, I knew immediately it was the right course for me. I am honoured to have received the IDEX scholarship in recognition of my motivation. For me, it represents a further incentive to demonstrate even more my commitment and to be able to focus 100% on the program to give my best. I have an internationally oriented mind-set so I have always dreamt to live an experience abroad but I knew that living in a foreign country as a student could be challenging sometimes. The IDEX scholarship is a unique support that is helping me to achieve my goals and is giving me the opportunity to immerse myself in the French culture.

Martina
Martina

Martina, MSc Affluencers and Luxury Business

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Ružica, MSc Biobanks and Mangement of Complex Data

I am Ružica, a graduate pharmacist from Serbia and a first-year student of the Master Program Biobanking and Complex Data Management, Université Côte d'Azur. I am truly grateful and honored to receive the IDEX Scholarship of Excellence that gave me the support to accomplish the long-awaited goals. Receiving the scholarship benefited me in many ways, but most importantly it allowed me to make a major step of redirecting my career path. Becoming a scholarship holder enabled me to enroll in the Master Program that provides me with experience and skills in the field I am interested in.
The contribution of the scholarship significantly decreased the financial burden for me and my family, allowing me to fully focus on my internship and studies. I am aware of the privilege of studying abroad and that is why I am thankful for the opportunity to learn, grow and educate myself at one of the best universities in France. I feel like this experience didn’t only enrich me in the professional domain, but it also significantly contributed to my personal development. What means the most is the touch with French language and opportunity to learn it and practice it firsthand. Having enough free time enabled me to participate in activities that introduced me to French culture and life and substantially improved my French.